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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,522.71, 551,898.24 and 210,271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,522.71, 551,898.24 and 210,271.39 is: 314,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,522.71 : 551,898.24 = 210,271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,522.71/551,898.24 = 210,271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,522.71x = 551,898.24 × 210,271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,522.71x = 116,048,410,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,048,410,063.35/368,522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,901.65

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